"Sorry David Campese but this is the last straw! #sexist #unfollowed," said @PinkRugby.

"I see @DavidCampese11 has again proven why he is one of the most disliked w****** in world. I'd happily read @geerob over you. D*******," tweeted another.

Wallabies flanker David Pocock even tweeted his outrage as he prepares to take on Wales in the Test match this weekend.

"Really sad to see journos attacked based on their gender. Or a grown woman referred to as a 'girl' #destroyingthejoint" Pocock said.

Ian Fuge, the Managing Editor of Sport at Fairfax, spoke out against Campese's outburst, on behalf of the organisation.

"I am staggered that anyone would criticise any sports reporter because of their gender. Georgina wasn't chosen for the rugby writer's role on the basis of her gender and neither should her work be judged as such," Fuge said.

"She is a fine rugby reporter - already up there with the best."

It is not the first time Campese has caused a stir with his outspoken views on the sport since retiring from Test rugby in 1996.

Campese earned 101 caps for the Wallabies during his illustrious career and is an inductee in the Australian Rugby Union Hall of Fame.